Histamine Tracker
Pheasant
Fresh pheasant is low in histamine, though wild birds hung before cooking can accumulate more than farm-raised.
Pheasant is a fresh poultry option with naturally low histamine — but sourcing and preparation traditions vary.
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Hanging is a factor — in traditional European preparation, pheasant (especially wild birds) is sometimes hung for days to develop flavor; this aging process can allow histamine to build up, unlike fresh or properly chilled birds
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Farm-raised vs. wild — farm-raised pheasant sold fresh or frozen is typically handled more like conventional poultry and carries less uncertainty than wild-harvested birds with unknown hang times
Fresh or frozen farm-raised pheasant is the more predictable choice if histamine is a concern.
Track your reactions to pheasant in Histamine Tracker. Log meals and symptoms to spot the patterns that matter for your body.
For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal guidance.
References
- SIGHI Food Compatibility List — SIGHI (2026)
- Histamine and histamine intolerance — Maintz & Novak (2007)
- Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art — Comas-Basté et al. (2020)
- Low-Histamine Diets: Is the Exclusion of Foods Justified by Their Histamine Content? — Sánchez-Pérez et al. (2021)
- Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Beyond — Jochum (2024)
- Guideline on management of suspected adverse reactions to ingested histamine — Reese et al. (2021)